Zausmer regularly represents clients before the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), with a focus on regulatory matters involving renewable energy generation and infrastructure, as well as in matters before the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), Department of Technology, Management, & Budget (DTMB), and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Michigan Public Service Commission Proceedings

Zausmer represents utilities, developers, and investors before the MPSC in renewable generation and infrastructure matters. We guide clients through the regulatory filings and approvals required for project development, including:

• Renewable energy and storage facility siting
• Regulatory filings and application strategy
• Contested proceedings

Administrative Hearings

Zausmer represents clients in administrative proceedings involving permitting decisions, environmental determinations, regulatory compliance, and licensing matters. We handle matters before the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS), Department of Technology, Management, & Budget (DTMB), and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).

Regulatory Strategy for Energy and Infrastructure Projects

Zausmer advises utilities and developers on regulatory strategy for energy and infrastructure projects, aligning filings and approvals with project timelines and addressing issues that arise during development and agency review.

Representative Matters

• Representation of energy developers in MPSC proceedings involving utility-scale renewable energy projects
• Handling environmental permitting decisions before EGLE
• Representation in regulatory matters involving DIFS determinations